Initially divided into one bedroom flats providing bedroom, kitchen, bathroom and living space, Avon House was later changed to offices but has been left unused for many years.

Swan Group is currently delivering a range of developments across the UK, working closely with housing associations and local authorities.

For the Cumbernauld development, Swan Group will work alongside project architects i10 Design and Jigsaw Planning.

Phil McGinlay, managing director of Swan Group, said: “Now Swan Group has planning approval for 35 new homes in Cumbernauld town centre, we can’t wait to get started and bring life back to this important part of the community. We’re working hard to build more affordable housing across the UK, creating happy and sustainable communities. Swan Group will start work soon at Avon House, transforming it into high quality homes for the people of Cumbernauld.”

Katherine Sneeden, director of Jigsaw Planning, said: “It’s great news for Cumbernauld that our planning application has been approved. This development will breathe new life into an unused space revitalising both the community and surrounding businesses in the area. We look forward to working with Swan Group on this transformative project.”